Combine the remaining cinnamon and brown sugar with the oats, flour and optional coconut. Cut the butter into this mixture and mix with a fork or place in a blender and blend a few seconds. Spread topping evenly over apples and bake 30 minutes in a preheated oven at 400 F.

Note: Apples may be tossed with honey instead of brown sugar.

Makes 8 to 12 servings.

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